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Vikings waived/failed physical CB Charles Gordon.

Gordon is 25 and was only due $535,000, but obviously had trouble coming back from a compound fibula fracture he sustained in November of 2008. It's a similar injury to the one that's all but ruined former Texans third-round pick Charles Spencer's career. Gordon had the look of an eventual starter as recently as 2007, but his future in the league is now very uncertain. Mon, Jul 27, 2009 12:34:00 PM

According to Vikings CB Charles Gordon (broken fibula), his best case scenario for a return to the field will be training camp.

Gordon fractured his fibula, dislocated his ankle, and suffered ligament damage in November. He's a good bet to start the season on the PUP list if the Vikings decide to keep him around for another year. Thu, Jun 4, 2009 06:43:00 PM

He was a restricted free agent, but likely got less than the $1.01M low tender. Gordon broke his leg and dislocated his ankle in November and is no lock to contribute next season. Gordon had been the Vikes' nickel back since 2007. Tue, Feb 24, 2009 03:59:00 PM

Vikings CB Charles Gordon fractured his left fibula, dislocated his ankle, and suffered ligament damage in Sunday's win over Green Bay. He will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

Gordon's foot was pointing the wrong direction as he lay on the ground after being tackled on a punt return and coach Brad Childress said after the game that he'll need a pin inserted into his leg. Aundrae Allison will replace Gordon on punts, but the Vikings will miss him most as a nickel back. Sun, Nov 9, 2008 07:05:00 PM

Depth Charts

When asked if any doctor told him there was a chance he would not play again, Bridgewater replied, "Not at all." The quarterback said he is "taking it one day at a time" and not looking "too far down the road," but everything this offseason has indicated he will return at some point. Still, it will not be a surprise if Bridgewater is stashed on reserve/PUP to start the season.

Suspended WR Michael Floyd has been playing with the "Vikings’ top three-receiver package" and has made "several impressive sideline catches" in training camp.

Coach Mike Zimmer showed his support, saying "[Floyd looked] pretty dang good." Floyd is suspended four games, but he has a chance to make an impact after that in three-receiver sets. After showing potential in Arizona, Floyd's career has been spiraling downward. This suspension may have served as a wake-up call for the talented 27-year-old underachiever.